# As-Builts, Warranty & Turnover
## As-builts
**As-built drawings** record what was *actually* built (field changes included). They're essential for future maintenance, renovations, and locating buried utilities. For subdivisions, **final plats and record drawings** are submitted to the jurisdiction.
## Warranty
Most construction contracts include a **one-year warranty** (longer for some systems like roofs). Establish how warranty calls are handled and tracked. Some public work also requires a **maintenance/warranty bond** covering defects for a period after completion.
## Turnover
Handing the finished project to its end use:
- To an **operator/property manager** (for income property): keys, systems training, O&M manuals, warranties.
- To the **public agency** (for subdivision improvements): roads and utilities are inspected and **dedicated/accepted**, often after a maintenance period and bond.
## The finish line
Turnover closes the loop from raw land to a finished, operating, occupied project — the whole point of the development process.
**Takeaway:** Capture as-builts and warranties at turnover — you'll need them for years.
> *Educational content — not legal, engineering, or financial advice. Requirements vary by jurisdiction; always confirm with the local authority and your professional team.*
